NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 30, 2026Hillsborough
Tampa Bay Rays defeat San Diego Padres 5-4 in 11-inning game
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday, completing a three-game series sweep. The game was decided in the 11th inning following a game-tying home run by Jonny DeLuca in the ninth.
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This result concludes a three-game professional baseball series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the San Diego Padres.
Key Facts
- The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the San Diego Padres with a final score of 5-4.
- The game concluded in the 11th inning.
- Jonny DeLuca hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning to tie the game.
- Jorge Mateo hit the winning single in the 11th inning.
- The result completed a three-game sweep of the series by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Who's Mentioned
other13“Length of Junior Caminero's hitting streak”personJunior Caminero“Rays player who hit a 440-foot home run”other440“Distance in feet of Junior Caminero's home run”personJorge Mateo“Rays player who hit the winning run”other420“Distance in feet for home run statistics”organizationSan Diego Padres“Professional baseball team”other53“Number of appearances by Mason Miller without allowing a home run”other37“Total home runs hit by Junior Caminero”other34“Number of save opportunities for Mason Miller”personJonny DeLuca“Rays player who hit a game-tying home run”personMason Miller“Padres pitcher who allowed the tying home run”organizationTampa Bay Rays“Professional baseball team”personFernando Tatis Jr.“Padres player who was ejected from the game”